Pedri explained, "Every coach has his punishments. With Xavi, the fines doubled every minute. The money from the fines was used to pay for meals and we normally donated it to charities. With Flick, it's not like that anymore. If you arrive late, you don't play. For me, not playing is worse." This highlights how the disciplinary approach has changed under the new coach.
Flick has revitalised the entire club. After an underwhelming final season under Xavi Hernandez, which saw Barcelona finish ten points adrift of Madrid at La Liga's summit, this change illustrates the positive impact of Flick’s leadership.
Pedri's sentiment captures the essence of Flick's system: "Not every player has been so disciplined. The in-form defender Jules Kounde was dropped for Barcelona's trip to Alaves at the start of October after arriving late." This showcases the strict accountability Flick enforces.
Flick's emphasis on punctuality and discipline seems to be influenced by his German background, as noted by Pedri, suggesting cultural impact on his coaching style.
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